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Zócalo Plans to Open Aug. 20 at the Fountains
The Mexican restaurant takes over the former TRES Tequila Lounge and Mexican Kitchen, which closed last year.
The wait is almost over — Zócalo is planning to open at the Fountains at Roseville Monday, Aug. 20, according to personnel.
This will be Zócalo’s second location in the Sacramento area. Their first is in midtown Sacramento.
The Mexican restaurant has been undergoing interior renovations at the , which closed in December 2011. The 4,500-square-foot space will seat approximately 120 people inside and 60 guests on the patio. The enclosed waiting area in the front will also act as a lounge area.
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Inside, guests will find that the décor is somewhat different from the midtown location, one of the .
Designer/architect Ernesto Cruz imported furniture from Mexico, like bar stools, tables, seven-foot hand-carved columns and a “rock piece” that turned into a hostess station.
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On the menu, you’ll be able to find signature dishes like carnitas, enchiladas and grilled skirt steak. They’ll also house a full bar and feature specialty margaritas.
In a news release, Johnson said that he believes the Fountains at Roseville is a good fit for Zócalo.
“We know our current and future customers will love what we have in store for them at this new location,” he said.
The restaurant will soon join other popular eateries at the shopping center.
“We welcome Zócalo to our Fountains family,” Fountains at Roseville General Manager Yoncie Griswold said in a news release. “Its customer service reputation and stellar menu will be a nice addition to Yard House, Mikuni Kaizen, Dave & Buster’s, McCormick & Schmicks and California Pizza Kitchen. Between Zócalo and the future fall opening of Jack’s Urban Eats, our guests will have even more dining choices in the center.”
The restaurant is owned by Jimmy Johnson, Ernesto Jiminez and Scott Kim; Noe Hernandez is the general manager. Johnson and Jiminez also own and operate , on Eureka Road in east Roseville.
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